silly me
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English
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]Interjection
[edit]- (idiomatic, humorous, informal) An expression used to convey mild self-deprecation or to acknowledge a mistake or oversight.
- Oh, silly me! I forgot to buy the apples!
- Silly me, I thought it was Saturday today!
Usage notes
[edit]- "Silly me" is typically followed by a statement indicating the mistake or oversight being acknowledged.